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Forum: Supersports: SS / SuperSport / Supersport 950 03-Jun-2006, 12:51
Replies: 6
Views: 1,649
Posted By Gizmo
because ti can flex it will give a...

because ti can flex it will give a "softer" ride if you get chainstay/seatstay design right, we made ti frames 1993/94 and i rode one out of choice. its not a very good material for suspension...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 02-Jun-2006, 11:59
Replies: 5
Views: 3,691
Posted By Gizmo
yup, i owned a DS and it handled way better than...

yup, i owned a DS and it handled way better than the S hence the work underway to sort it out. I've got almost all the compression damping off and rebound mid way, no preload either end ( I'm only...
Forum: Multistrada: Enduro / Pikes Peak / V4 / V2 / 1260 / 1200 / 1100 / 1000 02-Jun-2006, 09:41
Replies: 5
Views: 3,691
Posted By Gizmo
the Ohlins on the S DS can feel harsh, I've been...

the Ohlins on the S DS can feel harsh, I've been trying to get some base settings for it for a while but so far most of the work myself and another SDS owner have done has resulted in us spending...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jun-2006, 12:48
Replies: 18
Views: 3,016
Posted By Gizmo
I havent checked the part numbers but would...

I havent checked the part numbers but would assume it forms part of the Ohlins race fork kit you can get in the DPP catalogue to match the rear. If you can't buy it as parts would it fit other forks,...
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jun-2006, 12:37
Replies: 18
Views: 3,016
Posted By Gizmo
totally different system as well as the fork...

totally different system as well as the fork offset Andy, notice the extra eccentric tube in the centre of the 749R
Forum: 999 / 749 01-Jun-2006, 11:40
Replies: 18
Views: 3,016
Posted By Gizmo
All the welded swingarms are the same, there's no...

All the welded swingarms are the same, there's no difference between R and base or Bip and as Andy says swap linkage and tie bar and it should fit on. One small downside is that the 749R also used a...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 01-Jun-2006, 09:45
Replies: 102
Views: 59,148
Posted By Gizmo
One quick comment to those with links to images...

One quick comment to those with links to images and url's in their sig blocks, as the images don't now show, the image link still does so if anyone clicks it they get taken to your image not the page...
Forum: Tyres 01-Jun-2006, 09:39
Replies: 9
Views: 3,549
Posted By Gizmo
I'm running Power Races on the road now, scrubbed...

I'm running Power Races on the road now, scrubbed them in last night and initial impressions are good, I'm on a soft front but not the c profile which i think Lil has which is a bit sharper. Power...
Forum: 999 / 749 31-May-2006, 21:52
Replies: 18
Views: 3,016
Posted By Gizmo
no its a different stroke shock.

no its a different stroke shock.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-May-2006, 13:59
Replies: 102
Views: 59,148
Posted By Gizmo
Lizie, go to your "user settings", then...

Lizie, go to your "user settings", then "edit options" from the side menu, then scroll down to "date and time" check time zone is correct, it should be GMT, western, London if you are in the UK, then...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-May-2006, 13:55
Replies: 102
Views: 59,148
Posted By Gizmo
to save time you can download all your messages...

to save time you can download all your messages as xml or csv files you can then open them on your own computer if needed. go to messages, slect all and download as the file type you want,go back to...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 31-May-2006, 12:31
Replies: 102
Views: 59,148
Posted By Gizmo
Just a small one - on the white theme the words...

Just a small one - on the white theme the words "private messages" in the breadcrumb login box uses a white font on a white background so are invisible.
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 30-May-2006, 13:44
Replies: 3
Views: 1,184
Posted By Gizmo
I added a couple of articles to upnorth on...

I added a couple of articles to upnorth on this

http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/tech/sumpplug.php

http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/tech/oilchange.php

they might be useful.
Forum: 999 / 749 30-May-2006, 09:26
Replies: 19
Views: 2,853
Posted By Gizmo
Ian, check out...

Ian, check out http://www.ducatisportingclub.com/showpost.php?p=290702&postcount=7. its how i do my brakes . it should work equally as good on an underslung system.
Forum: 999 / 749 26-May-2006, 08:27
Replies: 133
Views: 38,117
Posted By Gizmo
i don't think this is MCN's fault, its Ducati's...

i don't think this is MCN's fault, its Ducati's inability to accept that the way they market product and released info to the press has not adapted to reflect the changes the internet has brought and...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 17:09
Replies: 22
Views: 3,161
Posted By Gizmo
er, i can't see it all i can find is that its ...

er, i can't see it all i can find is that its DU301, 71 mm stroke on all bikes?? can you post a link Andy, i'd like to add the parts to the spreadsheet I've just compiled.

According to the parts...
Forum: 999 / 749 24-May-2006, 13:05
Replies: 22
Views: 3,161
Posted By Gizmo
Rear ride height is usually used to alter head...

Rear ride height is usually used to alter head angle so for really accurate settings I'd suggest using a fork angle gauge, we do this for our DH race bikes, means you can allow for any changes in...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 21:19
Replies: 22
Views: 3,161
Posted By Gizmo
A new ohlins spring is about £70, K tech do their...

A new ohlins spring is about £70, K tech do their own version, its just as good i think. its only 4 bolts to drop the shock out once its jacked up. they'll set the tie rod at the same time, they have...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 21:00
Replies: 22
Views: 3,161
Posted By Gizmo
if you are over 150lbs you'll need a heavier...

if you are over 150lbs you'll need a heavier spring unless its a bip ( they have 75 springs not 64 or 70). K tech are good, i got my spring from them, its easy to swap over. they'll do fork springs...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 20:49
Replies: 22
Views: 3,161
Posted By Gizmo
http://www.section8superbike.com/suspensionsetup.p...

http://www.section8superbike.com/suspensionsetup.php but the 749/999 data page has gone :( luckily I copied a spring chart and some info off it a while ago and added it to upnorth, check it out here...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 20:38
Replies: 22
Views: 3,161
Posted By Gizmo
The section 8 superbike website has some good...

The section 8 superbike website has some good tips. 285mm eye to eye on rear tie bar, 3 /4 lines through forks sag F and R 30mm is a good place to start. I'm on a 70kg rear spring, weigh 65Kg, if you...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 20:28
Replies: 22
Views: 3,161
Posted By Gizmo
The section 8 superbike website has some good...

The section 8 superbike website has some good tips. 285mm eye to eye on rear tie bar, 3 /4 lines through forks sag F and R 30mm is a good place to start. I'm on a 70kg rear spring, weigh 65Kg, if you...
Forum: 999 / 749 23-May-2006, 19:36
Replies: 6
Views: 2,561
Posted By Gizmo
they all do that :) have you checked the error...

they all do that :) have you checked the error code (http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/tech/errorcode.php)?
Forum: 999 / 749 22-May-2006, 22:46
Replies: 22
Views: 4,410
Posted By Gizmo
Cough :D :D Sorry I didn't get chance to try mine...

Cough :D :D Sorry I didn't get chance to try mine in Ian's bike on Sunday when he got back to mine, I don't think either of us could have held a spanner we were that cold and wet :(
Forum: 999 / 749 18-May-2006, 09:46
Replies: 22
Views: 4,410
Posted By Gizmo
I think the ohlins tool does work with a showa,...

I think the ohlins tool does work with a showa, the coil spring OD is the same so the chances are the top nuts are similar, I'll check when Dseered brings his bike up on Sunday but I'm sure I used...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-May-2006, 19:31
Replies: 22
Views: 4,410
Posted By Gizmo
you can get a thin c spanner from Harris...

you can get a thin c spanner from Harris performance, its the genuine Ohlins one and ain't too badly priced, get 2 and you can lever against each other to loosen the top nut and it is possible to...
Forum: 999 / 749 17-May-2006, 15:12
Replies: 1
Views: 1,436
Posted By Gizmo
tie rod set to 285mm centre to centre of ball...

tie rod set to 285mm centre to centre of ball joints is the most accurate way of doing it. I've never measured from floor to bike as it'll depend upon tyres/pressures etc
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-May-2006, 12:08
Replies: 18
Views: 4,839
Posted By Gizmo
Ho hum, the factory are trying to keep sales...

Ho hum, the factory are trying to keep sales production going and let dealers clear stock ( and clear factory stock) so don't want a mag showing piccies when they've still got 5 months before the big...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 04-May-2006, 13:28
Replies: 20
Views: 4,493
Posted By Gizmo
whereabouts are you Minty??

whereabouts are you Minty??
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 03-May-2006, 09:31
Replies: 20
Views: 4,493
Posted By Gizmo
I added a load of stuff on this and other SBK...

I added a load of stuff on this and other SBK electrical problems , here (http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/tech/techlib.php) its worth a read but can get technical :) if you get stuck one of the...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2006, 09:25
Replies: 7
Views: 2,039
Posted By Gizmo
I think it'll depend upon what "race|"...

I think it'll depend upon what "race|" ecu you have. i was told that the full race ecu's can be altered to allow higher rev limits but are reliant on engine mods as well. for example the 999RS manual...
Forum: 999 / 749 03-May-2006, 09:17
Replies: 2
Views: 1,603
Posted By Gizmo
thers a pdf of 999 torque settings here...

thers a pdf of 999 torque settings here (http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/sbk999.php)
Forum: 999 / 749 28-Apr-2006, 09:25
Replies: 20
Views: 5,271
Posted By Gizmo
it sounds like someones used the section 8 setup...

it sounds like someones used the section 8 setup guide which drops forks through yokes and raises rear or has swapped to steeper head angle. Out of the crate the 999 is very stable, usually people...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2006, 21:07
Replies: 13
Views: 3,898
Posted By Gizmo
did the GPS unit go faulty Shaun?, you seem to...

did the GPS unit go faulty Shaun?, you seem to have taken a wrong turning :)
Forum: General Motorcycles only 24-Apr-2006, 14:12
Replies: 13
Views: 3,898
Posted By Gizmo
I was in Devils for a brew yesterday, 3 others...

I was in Devils for a brew yesterday, 3 others Ducs in around 1, 2 were from Wearside but I was only there 30 minutes before heading up to Hartside. Saw 2 or 3 749/999's on the way and 2 748's in...
Forum: 999 / 749 22-Apr-2006, 10:33
Replies: 5
Views: 1,950
Posted By Gizmo
go to a suspension expert like K Tec, the 749R...

go to a suspension expert like K Tec, the 749R uses a different rocker and arm to other models, its got different leverage ratios and progression. Remember settings for road are a lot different to...
Forum: 999 / 749 20-Apr-2006, 19:12
Replies: 36
Sticky: bleeding brakes
Views: 56,188
Posted By Gizmo
We've used the force through method for quite a...

We've used the force through method for quite a few years on our pro race team downhill bikes, its how the brake manufacturer race techs do it.......

if you are concerned keep flicking hose and...
Forum: 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 15-Apr-2006, 21:43
Replies: 20
Views: 2,719
Posted By Gizmo
on mountain bikes we usually bleed backwards,...

on mountain bikes we usually bleed backwards, attach a syringe filled with fluid via a plastic pipe to bleed nipple, open it and push fluid back to master cylinder. close just before you stop pushing...
Forum: 999 / 749 14-Apr-2006, 10:36
Replies: 19
Views: 5,976
Posted By Gizmo
the DPP mono unit is similar to race tech but...

the DPP mono unit is similar to race tech but more expensive :(

I've got one on my bike (http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/forum/vbgarage.php?do=view&id=1) but it came as part of the deal when i bought...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2006, 14:36
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By Gizmo
we've got snow now, top of Hartside, pennines....

we've got snow now, top of Hartside, pennines. I'll be on the multi with the missus.
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2006, 12:58
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By Gizmo
i'll try and get a couple of small containers...

i'll try and get a couple of small containers which will be enough for small chips, if you don't make it will give to Scottch who might be able to pass on to Martin at Duc Glasgow, pick it up next...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2006, 12:56
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By Gizmo
yeah, we (me and Dseered) should be , we're...

yeah, we (me and Dseered) should be , we're tagging on to a Scottish Ducati rideout :) I think its going to be about 11 - 11.30 when we get there, check this thread...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 08-Apr-2006, 11:37
Replies: 7
Views: 1,863
Posted By Gizmo
Will you be at St Mary's Loch tomorrow Dave??...

Will you be at St Mary's Loch tomorrow Dave?? i'll try and bring some 2 pack epoxy resin which i use for repairing carbon fibre racing dinghies. mix it up, carefully fill chip and sand down with 2000...
Forum: 999 / 749 04-Apr-2006, 01:24
Replies: 3
Views: 1,479
Posted By Gizmo
cheap as , can't imagine many containers go back...

cheap as , can't imagine many containers go back to Taiwan full :D :D

Add in duty etc but it'll still seem cheap, a 999S there has a retail of about £25K plus you have to pay luxury tax on it every...
Forum: 999 / 749 11-Mar-2006, 02:13
Replies: 16
Views: 3,192
Posted By Gizmo
A lot of "name" stuff is made over here...

A lot of "name" stuff is made over here but what makes the difference is the QC procedures companies specify and work to so the good brands spend more time and money on that and R and D hence it...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 20:32
Replies: 16
Views: 3,192
Posted By Gizmo
:D :D see my piccie Mav, how many wavy rotors or...

:D :D see my piccie Mav, how many wavy rotors or anodised centres in a back street shop in Taipei?? tested to DIN or DIN + ? you are having a laugh, could probably nip back there and pick one up for...
Forum: 999 / 749 10-Mar-2006, 18:18
Replies: 16
Views: 3,192
Posted By Gizmo
Bling?? A snap from my local Taipei bike...

Bling??

A snap from my local Taipei bike dealer

http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/images/download/disc.jpg
Forum: 851 / 888 07-Mar-2006, 13:03
Replies: 21
Views: 6,632
Posted By Gizmo
Ains, I just added a link to a Japanese dealer to...

Ains, I just added a link to a Japanese dealer to upnorth, they've got a few nice bits of exotica but no 888SP4S at the mo, might be worth keeping an eye on i though. There's a quick digi shot of...
Forum: Trackdays & Race Schools 03-Mar-2006, 01:40
Replies: 29
Views: 6,431
Posted By Gizmo
its a balance 2 trackdays are do-able and the...

its a balance 2 trackdays are do-able and the risks are manageable but who guarantees the circuits money if the club can't meet its obligations if we run 4?, would you underwirte it personally?? I...
Forum: General Motorcycles only 02-Mar-2006, 22:33
Replies: 10
Views: 3,095
Posted By Gizmo
Honestly, it ain't that good, not that i go to...

Honestly, it ain't that good, not that i go to the station, well, not that often :)
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